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The wisdom of George Dawson – It’s never too late to learn something new or do something different
In this post, I share the lessons found in the book Life Is So Good, the story of Mr. George Dawson’s long life and his decision at age 98 to learn how to read. I was browsing the biographies and memoirs aisle at my local Barnes & Noble when I had the good fortune to…
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The Many Lessons from Tom Petty
In this post, I honor the memory of the great Tom Petty, who passed away on October 2, 2017. His music, though, and its lessons live on for us to learn from and enjoy. There is so much to learn from the late, great Tom Petty. He and his bands – The Heartbreakers and Mudcrutch…
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Respectful Communication: Mastering the Power of Words through what we say and what we hear
In this post, I advocate for respectful communication, at home, at work, and in everything we do. That requires true listening and mastery over our egos. Most people believe the key to effective communication is found in the talking. Yes, the words being communicated must be clear, but believing it is all about the speaker,…
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“When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.”
In this post, ten years after his passing I remember Dr. Wayne Dyer, who taught self-reliance and spirituality to millions of people. Many years ago, highly stressed with work and corporate BS, I was introduced to the writings and recordings of Dr. Wayne Dyer, an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development.…
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Lee Corso, Cliff Drysdale, and other voices of our lives
In this post, I comment on the recent retirement of two sports broadcasting legends and how we will always remember them our lives. As I write this blog on September 4, 2025, legendary ESPN tennis broadcaster Cliff Drysdale has just one more match to call before he retires and has more time to golf with…
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Remember when we were told to keep our opinions to ourselves?
In this post, I comment on the public’s seemingly insatiable appetite for making negative comments about just about anything and everything you can imagine. Professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood came oh so close to winning several times on the PGA Tour over the years and, finally, in his 164th tournament on Sunday, August 24, 2025, he…
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